When you sign into Windows 8 or Windows 10 using Microsoft Account, then those devices will get associated with your account and the data will be synced across each devices. But if you want to remove an old device connected with your account then how to do the same?

Windows 8 and 10 both allows to sign into your computer using Microsoft account or with a local account. Signing in with Microsoft account helps to store data on OneDrive, sync most of the desktop settings, download apps from Store and use Cortana.

If you want to sell, give away, or just trash an old computer, it’s a good idea to remove it from your Microsoft account first. And if you sell a Windows Phone, you’ll need to remove the device from your account before the new owner can set up features like Find My Phone.

Steps To Remove an Associated Device From Microsoft Account

The “Your devices” page shows all devices registered to your account. You can also view just devices that have apps & games, music, or movies & TV shows. ​

When you’ve located the device you want to remove, just click the “Remove” link to the right.

On the warning page, select the “I’m ready to remove this device” check box and then click Remove.

​A confirmation page shows you what device you removed and the exact time and date. Click Back to Devices.

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